carl0s Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Does anybody know why I can't find any beef burgers that taste the way I want? When I was about 14, my gran used to get these double-pack quarter pounders from Sainsburys, complete with baps and burger relish, and they were orgasmic. When cooking, they would fizzle and pop with flames occuring under the grill. Now, every burger I buy, Costco, Sainsburys, Tesco, Asda, you name it, they're all the same. They're dry on the outside, and generally a bit dry in general, and they all have a sort of spicy harshness on the throat. Was something changed after the BSE thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 I put my lack of appreciation for them down to years of abuse from smokes and vodka, and too many kebabs... I don't seem to like many things unless they have a few chilli's on the side nowadays... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Does anybody know why I can't find any beef burgers that taste the way I want? When I was about 14, my gran used to get these double-pack quarter pounders from Sainsburys, complete with baps and burger relish, and they were orgasmic. When cooking, they would fizzle and pop with flames occuring under the grill. Now, every burger I buy, Costco, Sainsburys, Tesco, Asda, you name it, they're all the same. They're dry on the outside, and generally a bit dry in general, and they all have a sort of spicy harshness on the throat. Was something changed after the BSE thing? Know what you mean. We have started making them now, only takes a few minutes and so much nicer, especially if you use ground steak. yum yum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted August 2, 2007 Author Share Posted August 2, 2007 I put my lack of appreciation for them down to years of abuse from smokes and vodka, and too many kebabs... I don't seem to like many things unless they have a few chilli's on the side nowadays... y'know what, I have been thinking it might be smoking related. I'm due to give up soon. I also go crazy for chilli. hmmm.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Odd... Maybe it's the only thing we can taste nowadays? I know when I gave up for 18 months before I couldn't believe how good things tasted... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted August 2, 2007 Author Share Posted August 2, 2007 Well that's something to look forward to then! I have gum, but it's too grim on the mouth, and I have lozenges, which are disgusting, like chewing a cigarette or something, so I'm going to buy some patches next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Aye, sadly I also found out that smokes tasted nice too, so I started back on them... lol - But although I had a few failed attempts since, I'm still constantly on a mission to give up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 the ones at JAE were usually gorgeous and they were 40 for £4 ish, cheap is best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted August 2, 2007 Author Share Posted August 2, 2007 Fourty burgers for £4? 10p each? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStormRising Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 I quit smoking a couple of weeks ago just stopped no support and I feel so much better for it but I do miss it... temptation is there to as the misses still smokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Stop being lazy and make your own burgers from scratch, they will taste better than any pre-formed beef lips and ass burgers that you will get from the supermarket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bromy Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Stop being lazy and make your own burgers from scratch, they will taste better than any pre-formed beef lips and ass burgers that you will get from the supermarket. This may help you give up http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechanically_recovered_meat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Get your ass down to your local butchers and get some proper ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Stop being lazy and make your own burgers from scratch, they will taste better than any pre-formed beef lips and ass burgers that you will get from the supermarket. Got to agree with this The crap that goes into those cheap beef burgers is disgusting. I guess you've never been to an abattoir? Home made ones are delicious, no where near as unhealthy or fatty and only take 10 minutes to prepare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 It's just supermarket beef mate - it comes from Argentina. How you expect beef burgers to be juicy after travelling for weeks frozen/defrozing/frozen again, then put on shelf. Go to your local butcher, buy local beef, mince it, form burgers and off you go. You can even add some onion into it and just bit of fresh egg. Mixed it properly, add salt and pepper and wooalaa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 get a recipe up , i love cooking , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 add salt and pepper and wooalaa! Does wooalaa come in a jar or a packet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bromy Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Does wooalaa come in a jar or a packet? Comes from a sheep dumb ass:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Just for Peter (used this receipe a couple of times recently, found it via google): Servings: 4 Level of difficulty: Easy Preparation Time: 25 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 10g butter 75g onion, finely chopped 450g minced beef, or minced lamb 0.5 tsp Thyme, chopped 0.5 tsp Parsley, chopped 1 egg, beaten 1 pinch fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 tbsp Olive oil, for frying To serve 1 ciabatta loaf 4 lettuce leaves Method 1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan, and add the onion. Fry over a gentle heat until the onion is soft and very pale golden. Leave to cool. 2. Mix the mince with the herbs and egg, and then season with salt and pepper. Add the onions, and mix. 3. Fry a tiny bit of the mixture in the frying pan to check for seasoning, and then shape into hamburgers. Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the burgers for several minutes on each side. 4. Split the ciabatta horizontally, and toast under the grill. Fill the toasted ciabatta with lettuce, the mayonnaise and some cucumber pickle.Pop the hot cooked burger inside, and serve immediately. Cook's Notes The burgers are delicious with some chopped chilli and coriander instead of the parsley and thyme; or try adding some cayenne pepper, ground cumin and coriander to burgers using minced lamb. These spicy burgers are great served with sweet chilli sauce or add one tablespoon of chilli sauce and one chopped fresh chilli into the raw burger mixture instead of herbs. Do make sure the meat has a little of fat in it, or the burgers will be very dry when cooked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Comes from a sheep dumb ass:p I thought that was BaahBaah not Wooalah, ho... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted August 2, 2007 Author Share Posted August 2, 2007 I'll give that recipe a try. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Beef burgers should be either of the following and not the shite you get that is mass produced (exception to follow). 1) As mentioned get to your local butcher. 2) Homemade, utter brilliance. and the exception to the rule on mass produced. 3) Marks & Spencers Aberdeen Angus beef burgers. When making beef burgers only use 100% prime beef, or if you want to go all the way get prime cut 100% Aberdeen Angus mince (make sure it does not contain Aberdeen Angus cross), as Aberdeen Angus is by far the best and tastiest beef. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 cheap is best That's so true. My Mrs takes the piss out of me because I like cheap crap food like fish fingers and cheapo beef burgers. She loves cooking 'proper' food and we do eat varied and healthy food but sometimes I'd prefer to just have the simple rubbish food, like my mum used to serve up. Mind you, I wouldn't want to eat it every day. It must be a nostalgia thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inferno Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Best beef burgers = Chuck steak ground twice, salt + pepper then cooked until medium rare. Nothing else is needed but the trimmings you like on top (cheese, mayo or ketchup or mustard, tomato, perhaps some grilled onion) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now